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DRU MAMO KANUHA AARON S. Y. CHUNG
Chair and Presiding Officer MAILE “MEDEIROS” DAVID
KAREN EOFF
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER GREGGOR ILAGAN
Vice Chair DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI
DANNY PALEKA
MARGARET WILLE
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
th
54 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
November 16, 2016
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center
CALL TO ORDER
9:05 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 2, 2015
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 668-16: INITIATES THE PROCESS OF RENAMING M‘ILI STREET IN LEILANI
ESTATES TO “MAILE STREET”
Directs the Planning Director to initiate the process of renaming Mā‘ili Street in
Leilani Estates to “Maile Street” following enactment of the ordinance proposed in
Bill No. 234.
Reference: Comm. 1088
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
Approve: PWPRC-50
Postponed: November 2, 2016
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Ilagan, seconded by Mr. Paleka, to approve
Res. 668-16.)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 696-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR ONE TRACTOR MOWER WITH A REAR FLAIL
Authorizes a five-year lease agreement, which would alleviate equipment repair
and associated costs spent on older equipment. The new tractor mower would be
used by the Department of Public Works, Highways Division, for Kohala roads.
Reference: Comm. 1128
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-79
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Wille, and
Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Poindexter – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 697-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR THREE MINI EXCAVATORS
Authorizes a five-year lease agreement for three mini excavators to be used by the
Department of Public Works, Highways Division, for Puna, Kona, and Hāmākua
roads.
Reference: Comm. 1129
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-80
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 698-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT
FOR TWO SMALL BOOM TRUCKS
Authorizes a five-year lease agreement, which would alleviate equipment repair and
associated costs on older equipment. The new boom trucks would be used by the
Department of Public Works, Highways Division, for South Hilo and Puna roads.
Reference: Comm. 1130
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-81
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 699-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR TWO TRACTOR MOWERS WITH SIDE SICKLE BARS
Authorizes a five-year lease agreement, which would alleviate equipment repair
and associated costs on older equipment. The new tractor mowers would be used
by the Department of Public Works, Highways Division, for South Hilo and Ka‘ū
roads.
Reference: Comm. 1131
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-82
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 705-16: REQUESTS THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO
MINIMIZE THE USE OF PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES BY INSTALLING
WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS AT COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PARKS
AND RECREATION FACILITIES ISLAND WIDE
Requests the departments of Water Supply and Public Works to assist as necessary
with the installation of the water bottle filling stations.
Reference: Comm. 1140
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
Approve: PWPRC-54
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 707-16: URGES THE 2017 HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATURE TO PREVENT ANIMAL
CRUELTY BY PROHIBITING THE UNSAFE TETHERING OF DOGS
The proposed legislation would amend paragraph 711-1109(1)(g) of the Hawaiʻi
Revised Statutes, to more specifically define what manner of tethering constitutes
the offense of cruelty to animals.
Reference: Comm. 1144
Intr. by: Ms. Wille
Approve: GREDC-11
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 713-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KA‘Ū RURAL
HEALTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL
FLOATING LANTERN CELEBRATION
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1157
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 714-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND
EXPANSION ASSOCIATION, INC., TO BUILD A PURPLE HEART
MEMORIAL
Transfers $3,333 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1158
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 715-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND
EXPANSION ASSOCIATION, INC., TO CONSTRUCT A PURPLE HEART
MEMORIAL
Transfers $3,333 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 8); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1159
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 716-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE FITNESS EQUIPMENT
FOR THE PĀHOA DISTRICT PARK
Transfers $12,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Division Equipment
account.
Reference: Comm. 1160
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 717-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO CROSSNET
MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL TO REIMBURSE THE PILIPAʻA
VOLLEYBALL CLUB FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS
PARTICIPATION IN THE 2016 JUNIOR OLYMPICS
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1161
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 718-16: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF USED MOTOR
OIL CONTAINMENT UNITS FROM THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Donated by the State’s Department of Health, with an estimated total value of
$28,000, to be used by the Department of Environmental Management for
collecting used motor oil from island residents.
Reference: Comm. 1166
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 719-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a new three-year Microsoft Government
Enterprise agreement to continue the best pricing and benefits for Microsoft
software used county-wide.
Reference: Comm. 1167
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille, and
Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung, David, and Ilagan – 3.
Excused: None.
Res. 720-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASES OF
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND MATERIALS FOR THE
PĀHOA AND MOUNTAIN VIEW SENIOR CENTERS
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities
Division Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1168
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 721-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
DANIEL R. SAYRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO ASSIST THE HAWAI‘I
FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH REFURBISHING ITS RADON RESCUE BOAT
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Hawai‘i Fire Department, Protection Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1169
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 722-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTSA TO PURCHASE TWO
AIR CONDITIONING UNITS FOR THE SCHOOL’S CLASSROOMS
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 1170
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 723-16: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT FOR A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF
AGING
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year maintenance contract for a multi-
function copy machine to be used by the department’s Kona office.
Reference: Comm. 1172
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 724-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
WEST HAWAI‘I VETERANS CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND
EXPANSION ASSOCIATION, INC., TO CONSTRUCT A PURPLE HEART
MEMORIAL
Transfers $3,333 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1173
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 725-16: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT COUNTY
PARK FACILITIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3, INCLUDING
CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE ROOM AT THE WAIĀKEA-UKA
PARK BASEBALL FIELD
Transfers $2,400 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 1174
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 727-16: APPROVES LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2017
HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE
Approves a proposal submitted by the City and County of Honolulu and four
proposals submitted by the County of Maui, as listed in Exhibit A, to be
considered by the 2017 State Legislature, which convenes in January 2017.
Reference: Comm. 1182
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: GREDC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and David – 2.
Excused: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 228 AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
(Draft 2): CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 7,500 SQUARE FEET (RS-7.5) TO
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL – 7,500 SQUARE FEET (CN-7.5) AT
ND
PUNAHOA 2, SOUTH HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP
KEY: 2-3-035:018 (Applicant: Hilo Medical Center) (Area: 9,230 square feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its unfavorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow for the development of a 24-26 stall paved
parking lot for Hilo Medical Center employees that work at the Punahele
Professional Building and Puʻu Honu Professional Building
Reference: Comm. 981.4
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
Negative: PC-80 (Due to a vote of 3-ayes, 6-noes)
POSTPONED INDEFINITELY:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 261: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017
Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: Roadway
Projects (Engineering) ($526,763.76); and Bridge Inspection, Repair, and
Replacement Program (Engineering) ($277,748.11). Funds for these
appropriations shall be provided from the lapsed Fuel Tax Increase funds in the
Capital Projects Fund. Exhibit A, attached to the bill, lists the specific projects in
each category.
Reference: Comm. 1162
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
(Vote on Bill 261 is on the next page.)
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PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 262: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017
Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget: TEA-21
Projects (Federal Aid) ($108,311.10) and Local Road Improvements ($108,311.10).
Funds for these appropriations shall be provided from fuel tax revenue in excess of
what was projected in Ordinance 15-23. Exhibit A, attached to the bill, lists the
specific projects in each category.
Reference: Comm. 1163
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 263: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance From Previous Year - Reserved account
($220,565.72); and appropriates the same to the Transfer to Capital Projects Fund -
Highway account. These fiscal year 2015-2016 excess fuel tax revenues would be
expended by the Department of Public Works.
Reference: Comm. 1164
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
(Vote on Bill 263 is on the next page.)
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PASSED 1ST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 264: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017
Establishes the following program appropriations to the Capital Budget:
Roadway Projects (Engineering) ($2 million); Bridge Inspection, Repair, and
Replacement Program (Engineering) ($1.4 million); and Local Road
Improvements (Highways) ($3.4 million). Funds for these appropriations shall be
provided from the portion of the Highway Fund which is designated as the Fuel
Tax Increase Account No. 3104.06, and which consists of the increase fuel tax
revenues created pursuant to Resolution No. 504-08. Exhibit A, attached to the
bill, lists the specific projects in each category.
Reference: Comm. 1165
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 234 AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 14, DIVISION 3, SECTION 14-86 OF THE
(Draft 2): HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) RELATING
TO STREET NAMES
Allows for two streets in the same judicial district but with different zip codes to
share the same name.
Reference: Comm. 1025.4
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
First Reading: October 18, 2016
Postponed: October 5 and November 2, 2016
(Note: There is a motion by Mr. Ilagan, seconded by Ms. David, to approve
Bill 234, Draft 2.)
ND
AMENDED TO DRAFT 3 AND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
Excused: None.
Bill 240 AMENDS CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 4 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 2): (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW DIVISION RELATING
TO THE HELE-ON KĀKO‘O COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICE
Establishes an eligibility determination process for paratransit services and the
right of the County to suspend paratransit services for eligible riders if the County
finds cause to do so, and further establishes a process to appeal denial or
suspension of service to the Transportation Commission.
Reference: Comm. 1047.4
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
First Reading: November 2, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 249: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i Airport Task Force account
($53,259); and appropriates the same to the Hawai‘i Airport Task Force account.
Funds would be used to reimburse the department for overtime costs incurred by
staff to disrupt the flow of illicit drug trafficking into Hawai‘i.
Reference: Comm. 1132
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: November 2, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 250: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – United States Secret Service
account ($10,000); and appropriates the same to the United States Secret Service
account. Funds would be used to reimburse the Police Department for overtime,
travel, fuel, equipment, and other costs incurred by staff for joint operations with
the United States Department of Treasury, which includes protection of
government officials, preventing counterfeiting of U.S. currency, and securing
U.S. banking and finance infrastructure.
Reference: Comm. 1133
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: November 2, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 251: RENAMES THE PĀHALA BALLFIELD AND AMENDS CHAPTER 15,
ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND
RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE
Recognizes the late Laurence J. Capellas by renaming the ballfield
“Laurence J. Capellas Ballfield,” and adds it to the Parks and Recreation
facility schedule.
Reference: Comm. 1136
Intr. by: Ms. David
First Reading: November 2, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 252: NAMES THE KAŪ GYMNASIUM AND SHELTER AND AMENDʻS
CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS
AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE
Recognizes the late Representative Robert N. Herkes by naming the gymnasium
and shelter “Representative Robert N. Herkes Gymnasium and Shelter,” and adds
it to the Parks and Recreation facility schedule.
Reference: Comm. 1137
Intr. by: Ms. David
First Reading: November 2, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 253: NAMES THE SOCCER FIELDS AT HERBERT SHIPMAN PARK IN KEA‘AU,
DISTRICT OF PUNA, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, AND AMENDS
CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS
AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE
Recognizes the late Justin Masayoshi “Buddy” Perry by renaming the field
“Buddy Perry Soccer Field,” and adds it to the Parks and Recreation facility
schedule.
Reference: Comm. 1138
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
First Reading: November 2, 2016
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 254: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 3 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW SECTION RELATING
TO APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO THE OFFICE OF THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL
Provides that the Corporation Counsel may appoint or discharge Deputy Corporation
Counsels when so approved by the Mayor and then the County Council, and further
provides that Deputy Corporation Counsels shall serve until they resign or retire, or
are discharged by the Corporation Counsel, as approved by the Mayor and then the
County Council.
Reference: Comm. 1142
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
First Reading: November 2, 2016
ND
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka, Wille, and
Chair Kanuha – 6.
Noes: Council Members Eoff and Poindexter – 2.
Absent: Council Member David – 1.
Excused: None.
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REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of
Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 1:26 p.m.
Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to
introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify
support of or opposition to the proposal.
The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special
accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by November 14, 2016. Relay users please call
711(961-8255) to contact our office.
Public attendance via courtesy site is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the
event public testimony has not been completed:
Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and
Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5.
Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has
been completed:
Nāālehu State Office Building, 95ʻ-5669 Māmalahoa Highway, Nāālehu;ʻ
Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au; and
Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street.
If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the
scheduled meeting will continue.
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at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-meeting. For further information, please call 961-8255.
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Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen
(14) copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business
day prior to the meeting: (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo,
Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to
counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
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to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting.
The e-mail shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, agenda item
(communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video submittal. Each
video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may contain up to three
individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played
during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office
of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in
compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony).
Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55:
Wednesdays, November 23 and 30, 2016, at 6 p.m.; Fridays, November 25 and December 2, 2016, at 12 p.m.;
and Sundays, November 27 and December 4, 2016, at 9 a.m. (These airtimes are subject to preemption by
broadcasts from the State Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i. Please check the
current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i website at http://www.naleo.tv/tv-
schedules/channel-55/.)
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